Justice for All: An Indigenous Community-Based Approach to Restorative Justice in Alaska

Abstract

The current study reviews the comparative successes of two restorative justice programs in Alaska, namely, the Upper Tanana Wellness Program and the Circle Peacemaking Program in Kake, Alaska. In an analysis of the two case studies, the authors develop nine principles useful to those interested in developing restorative-justice programs. The authors recommend an Indigenous community-based approach consistent with practice in the field of Dispute Systems Design.

Keywords: Restorative Justice, Dispute Systems Design, Peace-making, community, organization, Indigenous, Aboriginal, Dispute Resolution, Systems, Alaska